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Average Rent in University of Texas at Austin & Rent Trends

Rent prices and market trends across 3 apartment communities in University of Texas at Austin, Austin, TX. Updated daily.

Area All Areas University of Texas at Austin Avery Ranch-Lakeline Bluff Springs Cherrywood Crestview Downtown Austin East Riverside - Oltorf Four Points Govalle Gracy Woods Johnston Terrace Jollyville Milwood North Austin Civic Association
Beds All Bedrooms Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed 3 Bed 4 Bed 5 Bed

Market Average

$1,953/mo

▲ +2.7% from last month

Lowest Available

$1,025/mo

cheapest unit on market

Communities

3

tracked daily

Units Listed

96

available now

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2 cuts and 0 increases among 64 comparable listings this week. Filter by bedrooms and budget, then inspect each building’s history.

University of Texas at Austin vs Austin, TX Average

University of Texas at Austin is more expensive than the Austin, TX average by $137/mo (8%). The citywide average is $1,816/mo across all neighborhoods.

Is Rent Going Up or Down in University of Texas at Austin?

As of October 2026, the average rent in University of Texas at Austin is $1,953 per month across 3 apartment communities and 96 available units. Rents have increased $52 (2.7%) over the past month.

The most affordable option is Regents West at 26th starting at $1,025/mo. By unit type, a studio averages $1,645/mo, a 1-bedroom averages $2,022/mo, a 2-bedroom averages $2,147/mo, a 3-bedroom averages $1,153/mo, a 4-bedroom averages $1,087/mo.

Prices range from $1,025 to $3,044 per month. The most common price point is the $2,000 range, where 36 units are currently listed.

University of Texas at Austin Rent Price History

Timeframe
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Month Avg Rent Change Properties
June 2026 $1,824 - 5
July 2026 $1,835 +$11 5
August 2026 $1,838 +$3 5
September 2026 $1,787 -$51 5
October 2026 $1,815 +$28 5

The trend line and monthly averages track each building's average listed price, recorded daily with outliers trimmed. The current month is a month-to-date figure, so it can sit above or below today's live market average shown at the top of this page.

Average Rent by Bedroom

Rent Price Distribution

Rent by Bedroom Type in University of Texas at Austin

Studio
$1,645
from $1,410 · 3 units
1 Bed
$2,022
from $1,760 · 54 units
2 Bed
$2,147
from $1,130 · 29 units
3 Bed
$1,153
from $1,125 · 4 units
4 Bed
$1,087
from $1,025 · 6 units

Rent Prices by Apartment in University of Texas at Austin

Property Starting at Average Units Rating
Regents West at 26th $1,025/mo $1,350/mo 31 4
Aura Thirty2 $1,778/mo $2,212/mo 45 3.7
Marq Uptown $1,824/mo $2,303/mo 20 4.8

Frequently Asked Questions About Rent in University of Texas at Austin

What is the average rent in University of Texas at Austin?
The average asking rent for apartment listings in University of Texas at Austin is $1,953 per month, in the October 2026 page snapshot. This view includes 96 priced units across 3 apartment communities. It describes advertised rents, not signed leases or renewal offers.

What rent range can I find in University of Texas at Austin?
The apartment listings in this view range from $1,025 to $3,044 per month, in the October 2026 page snapshot. Those are the lowest and highest listed prices, not a typical price for every apartment. Bedroom count, size, and the building can affect where a unit falls in that range.

Are rents going up or down in University of Texas at Austin?
The daily building-average rent rose by $41 (2.3%) over 30 days between observations in September 2026 and October 2026. This compares recorded asking rents. The current month's figures may still be incomplete, and the building mix can change.

How much is a studio apartment in University of Texas at Austin?
Studio apartments average $1,645 per month across 3 priced listings in this view. Listed rents range from $1,410 to $1,824 per month, in the October 2026 page snapshot. Compare units of a similar size and lease term before using this average as a target.

How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in University of Texas at Austin?
1-bedroom apartments average $2,022 per month across 54 priced listings in this view. Listed rents range from $1,760 to $2,203 per month, in the October 2026 page snapshot. Compare units of a similar size and lease term before using this average as a target.

How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in University of Texas at Austin?
2-bedroom apartments average $2,147 per month across 29 priced listings in this view. Listed rents range from $1,130 to $3,044 per month, in the October 2026 page snapshot. Compare units of a similar size and lease term before using this average as a target.

How much is a 3-bedroom apartment in University of Texas at Austin?
3-bedroom apartments average $1,153 per month across 4 priced listings in this view. Listed rents range from $1,125 to $1,235 per month, in the October 2026 page snapshot. Compare units of a similar size and lease term before using this average as a target.

How much is a 4-bedroom apartment in University of Texas at Austin?
4-bedroom apartments average $1,087 per month across 6 priced listings in this view. Listed rents range from $1,025 to $1,160 per month, in the October 2026 page snapshot. Compare units of a similar size and lease term before using this average as a target.

How do 1-bedroom and 2-bedroom rents compare in University of Texas at Austin?
The 1-bedroom average is $2,022 per month across 54 listings. The 2-bedroom average is $2,147 across 29 listings, $125 (6.2%) higher. This is a comparison of listing groups, not the cost to upgrade a specific apartment.

Which tracked building has the lowest starting rent in University of Texas at Austin?
Regents West at 26th has the lowest starting rent among the buildings in the public comparison table, at $1,025 per month. That building has 31 priced listings in this view, in the October 2026 page snapshot. A starting price applies to the lowest-priced listed unit, not every apartment in the building. Confirm its availability on the unit page.

Which rent range has the most listings in University of Texas at Austin?
The $2,000 to $2,200 monthly range has the largest listing count in the price distribution: 36 units, or 37.5% of this view's priced listings. This shows where listings cluster; it does not measure how fast those units lease.

How many apartment listings does this University of Texas at Austin view cover?
This view includes 96 priced units at 3 apartment communities, in the October 2026 page snapshot. A listing count is not a count of all apartments in those buildings or proof that each unit is still available. Check the selected unit for its latest status.

How much rent history is available for University of Texas at Austin?
This view has 56 dated daily observations from June 2026 through October 2026. These observations do not guarantee an unbroken daily record. Chart windows use the history that exists; missing observations do not supply earlier prices. The current month is a month-to-date reading.

Why can the headline rent differ from the trend chart in University of Texas at Austin?
The headline averages the priced units in this listing view, so each unit contributes equally. The daily chart averages recorded building-level asking rents, removes the highest and lowest groups when at least ten buildings contribute, and omits days with fewer than five buildings. Different weights, dates, and listing mixes can produce different figures. The monthly table averages the daily readings where that table is shown.

Do the answers change when I select an area or bedroom type?
The listing averages, ranges, counts, and bedroom answers use this page's selected area and bedroom filters. The historical chart uses building-level records; a bedroom selection restricts the buildings, but those records still combine their bedroom types. A building's individual unit history is the better view for a specific apartment.

Do these rents include utilities, parking, and other fees?
We use the published total monthly rent when it is available and the base rent otherwise. Unknown fees are not zero. Utilities, parking, pet charges, deposits, and one-time costs can add to the amount you pay. Check the selected unit and lease terms for a complete quote.

How should I compare free-rent offers with listed rent?
A free-rent offer can reduce the effective cost over a lease without changing the listed monthly rent. Compare the same lease length and move-in date, then include required charges and the offer conditions. The market averages do not assume an unconfirmed discount.

Does this page represent every rental in the market?
These figures describe the priced apartment listings we track, not every rental home or every occupied apartment. Coverage and the mix of bedrooms, buildings, and locations can change. A lower market average does not prove that the same apartment received a price cut.

How fresh are the University of Texas at Austin rent figures?
We schedule rent-data updates each day, but individual buildings can have different observation dates. The latest accepted observation in this view is October 17, 2026. The page's month label is not proof that every price was checked today. Open the building or unit page for its latest price and availability.

What salary do I need to live comfortably in University of Texas at Austin?

Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.

Minimum to afford average rent

$78,000/year

Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $1,953/mo.

Comfortable income

$94,000/year

Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.

To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($1,025/mo), you need to earn at least $41,000/year.

Median household income in University of Texas at Austin is $91,461 , about 2% below the comfortable-living threshold.

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Cost of living in University of Texas at Austin

Overall prices in University of Texas at Austin runs below the national average by about 2% (BEA Regional Price Parity index 98.3, where 100 equals the U.S. average). The breakdown below estimates monthly costs for a single adult, using national consumer-spending baselines from the Bureau of Labor Statistics scaled by University of Texas at Austin's regional price parities.

Category Monthly estimate
Rent (market average) $1,953
Utilities $543
Groceries $502
Transportation $1,295
Healthcare $632
Other goods and services $1,011
Estimated total $5,936/mo

Population

967,862

Median household income

$91,461

Census median rent

$1,655/mo

Census rent burden

29.0%

Median age

34.5

Mean commute

24 min

Methodology

Rent data

We use listed asking rents and schedule daily data updates. Individual buildings can have different verification dates. Check the building or unit page for its latest price and availability.

Cost of living

Estimates combine national consumer-spending baselines from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (Consumer Expenditure Survey) with the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities (MARPP dataset). Both are peer-reviewed federal data releases published annually.

Salary to live comfortably

We estimate annual income by dividing annual rent by 30 percent for the affordability figure and 25 percent for the comfortable-income figure. These estimates are a guide, not a guarantee of rental approval.

Demographic figures

Median household income, population, median age, commute time, Census median rent, and rent as percentage of income come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates, the most recent complete release.

Cost of living and demographic figures were last published in 2023.
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